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Ron Howard sparks political debate by asking Twitter 'When was America at its greatest?'
FOX News ^ | June 14, 2018

Posted on 06/14/2018 7:17:38 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement

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But some used the open question to criticize the current administration.

"...It’s about a huge cohort of old people who are scared and resentful that privileges they once took for granted..." Like being drafted into Foreign Wars and having to fight for one's country and family?

1 posted on 06/14/2018 7:17:39 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement
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To: ConservativeStatement

1962


2 posted on 06/14/2018 7:19:17 PM PDT by Paladin2
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1964 when the Republicans passed the Civil Rights Act and most Americans understood that leftwing, anti-Christian ideas were bad ideas.


3 posted on 06/14/2018 7:19:19 PM PDT by ClearCase_guy (Yes, I get it - racism is bad and mutual respect and inclusion is good. But value Truth too.)
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“When was America at its greatest? Can you tell me an era that reflects the ‘Again’ that you hope to return to?”

When words were used in a manner matching their definitions in the dictionary instead of being twisted beyond recognition to meet the liberal agenda.

4 posted on 06/14/2018 7:20:37 PM PDT by dirtboy
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1792.


5 posted on 06/14/2018 7:20:56 PM PDT by Architect of Avalon
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1959. Ya all were blessed with me.


6 posted on 06/14/2018 7:21:03 PM PDT by Lurkina.n.Learnin (Wisdom and education are different things. Don't confuse them.)
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It also depends on what one means by it. I took it to mean, and many millions of other Americans took it to mean, back to a time when we had lots of good paying middle class jobs....before social program exploded, jobs were outsourced, illegal immigrants flooded in and before political correctness took hold.

OF COURSE the standard Leftist tactic will be to scream “racism!” if you point to any previous time because screaming “racism!” is all they know how to do. Its their answer to every question and their explanation for any opposition to their socialist policies.


7 posted on 06/14/2018 7:21:26 PM PDT by FLT-bird (..)
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Before Liberals came out from under their rocks.


8 posted on 06/14/2018 7:22:13 PM PDT by Howie66 ("...Against All Enemies, Foreign and Democrat.....")
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To: ConservativeStatement; Army Air Corps; onyx; beaversmom; MeganC; GraceG; LUV W; SkyDancer; ...
For me, personally, I believe the 50's was America's greatest zenith. However the 80's are right there with it.

Sadly except for the last two years of the 80's it is all history for me.

This is the first time I am getting to experience America being truly great.

9 posted on 06/14/2018 7:22:18 PM PDT by KC_Lion (If you want on First Lady Melania's, Ivanka Trump's or Sarah Palin's Ping Lists, just let me know.)
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It’s about a huge group of young people that think they are owed something for nothing.


10 posted on 06/14/2018 7:22:54 PM PDT by depressed in 06 (60 in '18.)
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It’s always been great - sometimes greater than other times (Carter,0bama, Johnson).


11 posted on 06/14/2018 7:23:10 PM PDT by SkyDancer ( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
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Privileges? What a buffoon.


12 posted on 06/14/2018 7:23:29 PM PDT by TADSLOS (Alex Jones isnÂ’t quite the wing nut now, all things considered.)
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Maybe it was when Ron Howard was enriching himself.


13 posted on 06/14/2018 7:24:09 PM PDT by reasonisfaith ("...because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved." (2 Thessalonians))
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The WW2 generation was the greatest.


14 posted on 06/14/2018 7:24:26 PM PDT by SkyDancer ( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
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The obvious answer is the late 18th century when Americans cast off the shackles of colonialism, defeated the greatest power on the planet, and crafted the US Constitution.

I believe a moment that will challenge this for greatest is upon us. Right now, American Patriots are taking a stand against the first attack on our country, reversing two centuries of decay, and assuring the world that the American people are worthy of our nation’s heritage.


15 posted on 06/14/2018 7:24:31 PM PDT by wizwor
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Before all the hippies started to get into positions of power.

Like maybe 1964 or so.


16 posted on 06/14/2018 7:24:34 PM PDT by gaijin
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Yes, that was from someone on twitter per the article. Granted, it is likely someone who is young and/or easily brainwashed and manipulated but it made the article.


17 posted on 06/14/2018 7:24:41 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement
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To: Architect of Avalon
"The Intel 4004 is a 4-bit central processing unit (CPU) released by Intel Corporation in 1971. It was the first commercially available microprocessor by Intel."

Perhaps 1971...

18 posted on 06/14/2018 7:25:27 PM PDT by Paladin2
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1969 - the Mets won the World Series and Americans walked on the moon.


19 posted on 06/14/2018 7:25:27 PM PDT by dead
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Curious question coming from a guy who made his name starring in a show rooted in 50’s nostalgia titled, “Happy Days.”


20 posted on 06/14/2018 7:26:13 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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